Project Engineer

About the Role

Join a growing engineering consultancy based in Limerick, supporting capital projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. This position focuses on overseeing installation, upgrades, and capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering and enjoy leading projects from initial concept through to completion while collaborating with diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation, upgrade, and modification projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate tasks to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meeting quality expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, quality teams, and external vendors through various project phases.
• Create project plans, timelines, and budgets while tracking progress and addressing risks proactively.
• Manage procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with site safety policies, engineering protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise contractors and external suppliers during project implementation.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, compile reports, and update stakeholders on progress.
• Identify and promote opportunities for continuous improvement and adoption of engineering best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years experience in project engineering or management roles.
• Proven track record of delivering equipment installation, upgrade, or capital projects.
• Strong skills in project planning, organization, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or process manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication abilities and problem-solving aptitude.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities and meeting tight project deadlines.